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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2022/S 000-012472/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Prior information notice without call for competition
Supplies

This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Avon Fire & Rescue Service
National registration number: VAT No: 664419911
Postal address: Valley Road, Portishead
Town: Bristol
Postal code: BS20 8JJ
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Amy Harraway
Telephone: +44 1179262061
Email: amy.harraway@avonfire.gov.uk
Fax: +44 11799253561
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:

I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Public order and saftey

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement:
II.1.1) Title: Amphibious Vehicle

Reference number: AFRS02-2022-03
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 34144212
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description:
Avon Fire Authority has identified the need to replace our Hovercraft and Transport Vehicle.
The Authority is looking to procure a suitable Amphibious Vehicle, Transport Vehicle and associated services, parts and training. The new Amphibious Vehicle must be able to perform bay rescues in our Service area.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 500000.00 Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.2) Description:
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 34113200
Main CPV code: 34113300
Main CPV code: 35511400

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
Main site or place of performance:
Weston-Super-Mare

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The procurement will include the new Amphibious Vehicle and associated services, parts and training.
The new Amphibious Vehicle must be able to:
• conveyance across nonporous surfaces, sand, mud and water
• rescue casualties from a marine environment which includes sand, water, mud, and rock, mainly Weston Bay.
The replacement Transport Vehicle may be included in the procurement, depending upon market appetite, availability and Service requirements.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:2023-03-03
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2022-05-13